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[Features of malaria in Guyana]

B Juminer, Y Robin, F X Pajot

    Bulletin De La Societe De Pathologie Exotique Et De Ses Filiales
    |March 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary

    French Guyana experienced a 2.7% plasmodic index from 1970-1979, with high Plasmodium falciparum prevalence. The primary vector, Anopheles darlingi, remains DDT-sensitive, necessitating updated malaria control strategies.

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    Area of Science:

    • Tropical Medicine
    • Entomology
    • Epidemiology

    Context:

    • Malaria surveillance in French Guyana during the 1970-1979 decade.
    • Analysis of Plasmodium falciparum prevalence and Anopheles darlingi vector sensitivity to DDT.
    • Geographical distribution of autochthonous and imported malaria cases.

    Purpose:

    • To assess the malaria situation in French Guyana over a ten-year period.
    • To evaluate the effectiveness of DDT as an insecticide against the principal malaria vector.
    • To identify patterns of malaria transmission and propose control measures.

    Summary:

    • A 2.7% plasmodic index and a mean incidence of 6.4 per 1,000 inhabitants were recorded.
    • Plasmodium falciparum accounted for 84% of cases, with Anopheles darlingi remaining sensitive to DDT.
    • Autochthonous malaria is endemic in border regions, while seasonal epidemics occur in Cayenne due to imported Plasmodium.

    Impact:

    • Highlights the persistent threat of malaria in French Guyana.
    • Suggests the need for updated anti-vectorial programs and immigration sanitary regulations.
    • Provides baseline data for future malaria control and elimination efforts in the region.

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